Choose Paperback Vol. 2
Choose Paperback Vol. 2 if you want a Strategy game with Online PvP and PvP. Paperback Vol. 2 launched in 2022.
Paperback Vol. 2 vs Anomaly Escape
Paperback Vol. 2 and Anomaly Escape both land in Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Casual games on Steam. Paperback Vol. 2 (2022) is 2 years older than Anomaly Escape (2024). Anomaly Escape is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than Paperback Vol. 2 (2.99 USD vs. 3.49 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Anomaly Escape
Choose Anomaly Escape if you want an Indie experience. Anomaly Escape launched in 2024.
Both Paperback Vol. 2 and Anomaly Escape sit in Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Paperback Vol. 2 |  Anomaly Escape | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 3.49 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.2% positive (13 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Fowers Games | Z-Tech Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Paperback Vol. 2 (2022) is 2 years older than Anomaly Escape (2024).
- Anomaly Escape is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than Paperback Vol. 2 (2.99 USD vs. 3.49 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Paperback Vol. 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Anomaly Escape has no Deck rating yet.
Paperback Vol. 2 vs Anomaly Escape — FAQ
- Should I play Paperback Vol. 2 or Anomaly Escape first?
- If you want chronology, Paperback Vol. 2 (2022) came out before Anomaly Escape (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Paperback Vol. 2 and Anomaly Escape similar?
- They overlap on Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Paperback Vol. 2 and Anomaly Escape have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Paperback Vol. 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Anomaly Escape ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Paperback Vol. 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Paperback Vol. 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Anomaly Escape doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.